KiteGlobeKho Pha Ngan / Ban Tai
Kho Pha Ngan / Ban Tai is a kiteboarding spot near Koh Samui in Thailand, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, December.
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Koh Samui |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | E, SE |
| Best months | January, February, March, December |
| Coordinates | 9.6945, 100.0283 |
About Kho Pha Ngan / Ban Tai
The water is shallow (waist deep) inside the reef and has flat water, choppy outside the reef.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Kho Pha Ngan / Ban Tai?
The best time to kite Kho Pha Ngan / Ban Tai is January, February, March, December, when the E, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Kho Pha Ngan / Ban Tai offers open ocean conditions with E, SE wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Kho Pha Ngan / Ban Tai?
From Bangkok: by plane to Koh Samui and than by boat to KPGN. By bus to Suratthani (Dongsak) and than boat to KPGN (joined ticket for boat and bus available). An island about 15km from Koh Samui.
Hazards at Kho Pha Ngan / Ban Tai
Reefs.
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- Kho Pha Ngan / Kho Ma
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- Nathon Beach
- Koh Samui / Lipa Noi
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.